Back to School Information
The first day of school is Tuesday, August 8!
We can't wait to see all of our students back in class. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
As we get closer to the first day of school, this page will continue to be updated. Please check back frequently for updates!
School Supply Lists
Click on the links below to see school supply lists for each school. Students in eighth grade and above will receive their school supply lists from their individual teachers on the first day of school.
#DPSFirstDay
As we prepare to go back to school, share your photos on social media using #DPSFirstDay! Be sure to tag us in your photos so we can see them.
Find us on Facebook at Dalton Public Schools GA and on Instagram and Twitter @dpsschools.
School Meal Information
All students attending Brookwood, Westwood, and Dalton High need to complete Free and Reduced Lunch Applications this year.
Click here for more information.
School lunch menus will be posted at this link.
Lunch Prices
| Student Breakfast | $2 |
| Non-Student Breakfast | $2.75 |
| Elementary Student Lunch | $2.50 |
| Secondary Student Lunch | $3 |
| Non-Student Lunch | $4 |
2023-24 Start Times
START
Elementary - 8:00 a.m.
Middle - 8:35 a.m.
High & Junior High - 7:35 a.m.
END
Elementary - 2:45 p.m.
Middle - 3:35 p.m.
High & Junior High - 2:00 p.m.
School Orientations
All orientations will take place on Monday, August 7. The times for each school's orientation are listed below.
Blue Ridge School: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Brookwood School: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
City Park School: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Park Creek School: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Roan School: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Westwood School: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Hammond Creek Middle School:
6th GRADE ONLY: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
7th GRADE ONLY: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Dalton Junior High School: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
The Dalton Academy: 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Dalton High School: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Getting Ready Guides
As part of Georgia Home Classroom, the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) has identified key skills for children getting ready for kindergarten through fifth grade.
These skills will help families understand what children have already learned and can expect to learn when they get back to school. The guides are available in English and Spanish.
Click here to view the Getting Ready Guides for kindergarten through fifth grade. https://www.gpb.org/education/learn/lets-learn-ga/getting-ready
School Calendar
View our 2023-24 school calendars.